Downton Abbey Cast and Crew Cut Loose in Social Media

It is no secret to Downton Abbey fans that in Season 5, widower Tom Branson and his daughter Sybbie moved away to America. All will be delighted to know that the popular Branson is sure to return for at least part of Season 6, as revealed in behind-the-scenes, social media updates from the cast and crew.

Some of the social media updates include banter between castmates as seen here, from actors Allen Leech (Branson) on Twitter and Kevin Doyle (Joseph Molesley) on Instagram. Above: a photo of Leech in the foreground with Lesley Nicol (Mrs. Patmore), Paul Copley (Mr. Mason), and Sophie McShera (Daisy Mason) in the background, taken by Doyle. The photo Leech was taking is of Doyle, of course:

As Season 6 filming has been wrapping up in recent weeks, the cast have cut loose on social media. Doyle (Molesley) is a new member joining the merriment on Instagram; his account is just a couple weeks old, but already a lot of fun. Here are a couple of his choice updates, followed by a handful more from the many others online. Be sure to click or tap through for more. As of this writing, Joanne Froggatt reports having four more days to shoot (photo of this below, as well!) so there will be more still to come.

To be sure, all of this sharing is encouraged by the Powers That Be—and the cast are not the only participants. Other recent updates include these from Downton Abbey costume designer Anna Mary Scott Robbins and screenwriter, film director, and Downton producer Chris Croucher:

Below is a link to that gallery, followed by a last few updates. Of course, there is much, much more on Twitter and Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and beyond. Follow us at @KCTS9 on Instagram and @KCTS9 on Twitter, and as many others as you like to keep up to date. The hashtags #DowntonPBS, #DowntonAbbey, #Downton, and lately #LastDaysOfDownton are worth a look. You'll only find the best of it by exploring and joining in. Enjoy!

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